The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2022

The Air Freight Market with Eric Kulisch . Eric Kulisch and Joe Lynch discuss the air freight market. Eric is the Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves, the leading FreightIntel provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. Key Takeaways: The Air Freight Market.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Amidst all of these stories of shortages and bottlenecks, we thought it would be helpful to explain the basics of shipping ocean freight. In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. What is Ocean Freight?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker! The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. What Does A Freight Agent Do?

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. percent year-on-year decline in cargo revenues in 2023 to $1.5bn.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A wide variety of cargo is moved both domestically and internationally by air. Different types of cargo have specific requirements for safe storage, transport, and handling. Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

Air freight has evolved dramatically, especially after the pandemic. As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. In 2020, the global air cargo market was worth an estimated $287.4

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Intermodal freight shipping has been around for decades, but it is growing in popularity due to its many benefits. Integrating intermodal shipping into your supply chain can bring significant cost-savings, increased levels of security, improved safety, and make shipments flexible. What is Intermodal Shipping?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

If you work in the heavy equipment industry, there comes a time when you might need to ship large machinery. Heavy machinery shipping companies work professionally to ensure that your cargo is safe and gets to its destination on time. Develop A Plan Based On The Equipment You’ll Be Shipping. Container Shipping.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. Freight heavyweight J.B. Hunt’s third-quarter earnings signal a strong market for freight operators, but increasingly restrained economic forecasts suggest clouds on the horizon. By Paul Page. Photo: MARIO TAMA/GETTY IMAGES. Advertisement.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2021

Freight managers have a lot to track and keep up with when it comes to logistical planning for shipments within the supply chain. Of all these, freight fee considerations are among the important but most overlooked. And they form the basis of the two most crucial shipping documents, says the Balance SMB. Cargo Insurance.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

For global freight shippers, managing disruption comes with the job. Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Ocean Shipping. Air Shipping.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue. America East Coast peak of $22k/FEU.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re transporting products overseas then you need to know how to properly fill out a shipping manifest. Understanding the ins and outs of shipping manifests, and getting them right the first time, can save you a lot of time and stress down the line. What is a shipping manifest? The result?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! In shipping and logistics, building strong relationships with your freight or carrier company is often underestimated. Moreover, finding a reputable freight company that ticks all the boxes of what you’re looking for can often be a considerable challenge.

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I.C.E. Transport

APRIL 25, 2023

When it comes to shipping goods internationally, there’s a lot that can go wrong. And as waves of disruption continue to crash down on global supply chains, one of the most important things to consider is whether you need ocean cargo insurance coverage.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

With so many different ways to ship freight, how do you know which method is the best? Look no further, we’ve simplified the search for the right shipping method for your cargo. If your cargo is too big to be parcel (150 lbs. or more), but you don’t need an entire freight truck, LTL shipping is the way to go.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 14, 2022

Cargo vessels, planes, and semi-trucks portray freight transportation as they cross great distances to get loads to their final destination. However, without the correct paperwork, freight can’t leave the ground. It would follow that an increase in packages and parcels will increase freight damage. dollars in 2021.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? The emergence of COVID-19 changed many things in the world of business, and transporting cargo is no exception. This article summarizes the top five benefits of using air charter for cargo and the products and industries that need it the most.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But logistics is a tricky industry and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. We’ve put together the 3 most common ways to waste money when it comes to freight shipping and what your business can do to stay ahead of the game. Costly adjustments post-shipment can wreak havoc on your freight budget.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The requirements for plastic pallets for international shipping are quite different from domestic shipping. Hence, these standards affect the quality of the export shipping pallets. The ISPM-15 requires all wooden pallets, which are shipped internationally, to meet certain requirements, standards, and specifications.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 28, 2021

It is a key shipping document for international trade that provides a list of items that are shipped from supplier to the final customer. A typical manifest will have the below details: Details of the: Cargo. Freight manifest: Provides the details of the cargo along with the freight charges. Measurement.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. LTL freight carriers normally transport small shipments of freight from many companies.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 26, 2022

In an industry that has become so essential and dominant, it would make sense to assume all carriers and truckers follow a shipping freight costs standard for bill payment. However, there is no all-encompassing standard; freight costs can vary significantly based on several factors. What Affects Shipping Freight Costs ?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Freight forecasting is a method of predicting what the freight market will do in the days, months, and years to come. If you want to understand the significance of freight demand modeling, you should understand a bit about the job of a freight forecaster.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Freight sourcing team article and permission to publish here provided by Katharine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. Use of Freight Rate Benchmarking. GET our EBOOK HERE.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 25, 2022

This is excellent news for everyone in freight accounting as companies struggle to increase profit margins that have narrowed amidst increasing fuel surcharges. . The FedEx Express team met the cargo plane at the gate to immediately move the coveted commodity toward the consumers. Operation Fly Formula Is a Success. on May 22, 2022.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address. Plan effectively.

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MercuryGate

JULY 20, 2021

Within the modern supply chain and shipping industry, some challenges and obstacles are expected and anticipated when dealing with digitization and modern cargo management. The instances of freight theft of containers and entire trailers being stolen have gone through the roof in the last year.

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SupplyPike

MAY 20, 2020

Learn about: Key differences between LTL and FTL shipping Shipping options offered by Walmart. Did you know that you do not have to hire and pay for a full truck if your freight is much less than a truckload? Freight carriers offer a variety of choices for transporting commercial shipments. Want more on shipping?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping has become part of the solution design to many supply chain challenges. LCL shipping provides shippers with cost and time savings as they face longer wait times at ports along with more last-minute-change needs, based on disruption and delays. Combating today’s tight air and ocean market.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. For a closer look at how China’s regulations impact PPE shipping, check out our recent PPE exporting video featuring our director of product development, Vincent Wong. Metered freight solutions. Exporting PPE from China.

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

More Resources Home April 9, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices fell 7% to $1.87/kg. America and N.

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Freightera

MAY 11, 2023

And they can continue to be so even after their freight shipping journey is completed. In this article, we’ll get into the lifecycle of a pallet, how they can be repurposed and given a second life, and how they can serve a purpose even after the cargo has been unloaded from them. How and when should you dispose of your pallet?

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home April 2, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 6% to $3.31/kg.

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I.C.E. Transport

APRIL 14, 2022

Cargo that doesn’t fit in a container costs more to ship than cargo that does. It's also way more complicated to ship out of gauge cargo via ocean. All that complexity creates time and headaches for shipping departments. A lot more rules to be followed to ensure safety and security, door to door.

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